Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Alex Easton

Tuesday 3rd June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sir Nicholas Dakin]

The hon. Lady draws attention to an important issue. Inspections are significant in identifying where additional support and effort are needed. The Department will do everything it can to give proper support to Somerset Youth Justice Service.

[Alex Easton (North Down) (Ind)]

Does the Minister agree that probation services in North Down and across the UK often exceed their duties, providing extensive support to individuals in need? Furthermore, does he agree that it is essential to allocate resources for substance abuse treatment, so that young offenders have access to personalised services?

[Sir Nicholas Dakin]

I agree wholeheartedly. It is very important that substance abuse is properly tackled. Probation services and youth offending teams do a lot of work in that space.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nicholas Dakin and Alex Easton

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sir Nicholas Dakin]

These schemes are very important. The hon. Member highlights a very good one, and the Department continues to support those sorts of schemes.

[Alex Easton (North Down) (Ind)]

Does the Minister agree that counselling services are crucial in supporting female offenders as they address trauma, addiction and mental health challenges? Furthermore, will she join me in commending the charity uHub in my constituency for its exceptional counselling services for young women?

[Sir Nicholas Dakin]

The hon. Member mentions an excellent counselling service in his constituency, which I praise. These counselling services are crucial and a very important part of the system.